tahoe2
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for $500 bucks, less than 500 rounds, with all the paperwork and box, and 4 mags, Worth it ??
Beretta 92F
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SwampWolf
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Depends on the condition. If "as new" and the two extra magazines are factory or are Mag Gars, it's a pretty good (if not great deal-i.e., no factory warranty would be a consideration for me). And I'm guessing that you're looking at a Model 92 FS as opposed to a Model 92 F.
PantherHead
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It's a fair deal. If you're looking to spend less or don't care about the box/paperwork, you can get a police trade in 92s from Classic Firearms for $299.
Old Shooter
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I just picked up a 92F at a local pawn shop, $400 with box, two mags but no paperwork.
I bought mine just to have a full size 9mm for paper punching.
Lots of info out there about the 92F but you have to filter thru info on the 92FS to get to it.
The Beretta site has a serial number search you can do, mine was made in 1988 and was issued to Maryland State Police as roll stamped on the frame.
With a serial number prefix of BER and a suffix letter of Z it seems mine was assembled in the US using an Italian made frame, interesting I thought.
Mine shoots very well although I have not had the time for any extended sessions with it but that is coming.
At some time in it's life (1993) somebody installed Trijicon sights on mine and although they have long since stopped working the 3 dot system is just a great sight picture for me.
I think you got a fair deal, enjoy it.
I bought mine just to have a full size 9mm for paper punching.
Lots of info out there about the 92F but you have to filter thru info on the 92FS to get to it.
The Beretta site has a serial number search you can do, mine was made in 1988 and was issued to Maryland State Police as roll stamped on the frame.
With a serial number prefix of BER and a suffix letter of Z it seems mine was assembled in the US using an Italian made frame, interesting I thought.
Mine shoots very well although I have not had the time for any extended sessions with it but that is coming.
At some time in it's life (1993) somebody installed Trijicon sights on mine and although they have long since stopped working the 3 dot system is just a great sight picture for me.
I think you got a fair deal, enjoy it.
WestKentucky
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Last night at Academy I saw 92fs for 600 new. Not sure what the differences are between f and fs. If it were me, I would buy the taurus clone...I did, and then sold my beretta.
Mastrogiacomo
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I got my stainless Italian 92FS, unfired, two mags for $525. Can't go wrong with the Beretta...
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tahoe2
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It's an FS less than 6 months (like new) old, less than 500 rounds, going to check it out tomorrow!
RetiredUSNChief
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If it's indeed like new, then it's an outstanding deal.
I bought mine brand spanking new close to 25 years ago and if I recall correctly, it cost me about $450.
Give it a good once over to make sure there isn't anything more than nominal wear you'd expect for its history before you buy it. Then take it out right away and shoot the heck out of it!
Mine eats 115 grain Winchester Whitebox all day long with no problems.
I bought mine brand spanking new close to 25 years ago and if I recall correctly, it cost me about $450.
Give it a good once over to make sure there isn't anything more than nominal wear you'd expect for its history before you buy it. Then take it out right away and shoot the heck out of it!
Mine eats 115 grain Winchester Whitebox all day long with no problems.
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tahoe2
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Just got home from checking it out, turns out it's an "M-9" made in USA w/3 Pietro Beretta (Italian made) magazines and 2: Mec-Gar mags, box, paperwork, and only 2-boxes through it (50 rounds), he decided he'd rather have a Glock. Now I wouldn't just rush out and by a 9mm, cause I already have a S&W 639, but this fell in my lap, and it's just beautiful; the owner is my friend & hunting partner of 10 years so I know the history of the gun (less than a year old & low round count). He said $500 for me $600 to anybody else (cause of all the mag's). I said... I'll take it !! in 3 weeks when I have the coin. Thanks for all the input, pics when in possession
in 3 weeks when I have the coin. Thanks for all the input, pics when in possession 
Zendude
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Congrats! You got a good deal on a very good gun.
SigP229R
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Not sure what the differences are between f and fs
The F's had a problem with the slide flying off in some sort of military tests is what I think I remember and the FS was supposedly the model that fixed the problem.
The F's had a problem with the slide flying off in some sort of military tests is what I think I remember and the FS was supposedly the model that fixed the problem.
The Beretta 92F or Beretta 92SB-F was a modification of the earlier 92S in which the magazine release was relocated from the heel of the grip to the higher position near the trigger guard that it now occupies, in addition to adding a firing pin block safety, a recurved trigger guard, and some other changes. This was the pistol initially tested in the US Army trials.
There were 4 Beretta slides that broke in the field causing minor injuries to some Navy Seals. One of these was a Beretta SB (not an F) with an extremely high round count. The other three were Beretta Fs. This prompted testing of a large batch of 92Fs during which another 12 slides broke after very high round counts.
These pistols all turned out to be of a lot manufactured with French steel which was found to have defective metallurgy. The French had approved a version of the Beretta SB in which the safety lever functioned only as a decocking lever (Beretta 92G) but a condition of the contract with Beretta was that despite the fact that the pistols would be made in Italy, the would be made with French steel.
Beretta responded to the problem by enlarging the hammer pin on the 92F so that it would prevent a fractured slide from escaping off the back of the frame. This modification resulted in the Beretta 92FS which (with minor differences) was adopted by the US military as the M9.
There were 4 Beretta slides that broke in the field causing minor injuries to some Navy Seals. One of these was a Beretta SB (not an F) with an extremely high round count. The other three were Beretta Fs. This prompted testing of a large batch of 92Fs during which another 12 slides broke after very high round counts.
These pistols all turned out to be of a lot manufactured with French steel which was found to have defective metallurgy. The French had approved a version of the Beretta SB in which the safety lever functioned only as a decocking lever (Beretta 92G) but a condition of the contract with Beretta was that despite the fact that the pistols would be made in Italy, the would be made with French steel.
Beretta responded to the problem by enlarging the hammer pin on the 92F so that it would prevent a fractured slide from escaping off the back of the frame. This modification resulted in the Beretta 92FS which (with minor differences) was adopted by the US military as the M9.
NIGHTLORD40K
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I'm on my 3rd 92, a stainless FS USA production and I love it. Couldn't stand the plastic (or plastic coated steel) guide rod, trigger, mag release, or especially mainspring housing- had to comb Berettas and Midways websites to find steel replacements- of all my great pistols, this would be the one I would grab to face the Zombie apocalypse.
Milkmaster
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Get you a CZ75B to go with that Beretta 92FS when the coin allows. Then you will have two of the best 9mm pistols in value for the money. I have both. They are different but both reliable and fun to shoot. Good Luck!
SwampWolf
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My local gun shop is currently selling the Beretta Model 92FS pistol for $525.00-of course, that's with only two (2) magazines, plus tax, but, on the other hand, with the factory warranty.
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